Testing

 Tests for the College Bound

Our high school code is 362-955
Our test site code is 212700.

ACT and SAT Most two-year and all four-year colleges require one of these tests.  Eastern schools generally prefer the SAT, whereas most Ohio schools prefer the ACT.  These tests are scheduled 5 times a year.  The ACT assesses English, reading, math, and science reasoning.  An optional writing test will be offered.  Some colleges will use this test as part of the admissions decision.  The new SAT will test the areas of critical reading, math and writing.  The SAT writing test is a required portion of the test.

SAT II  These were formerly called Subject tests and are required by some competitive schools.  Which one(s) you take varies, based on your intended major and the school's requirements.

Registration for ACT and SAT/II is online and you must upload a picture prior to sitting for the exam. SAT registration is at www.collegeboard.com.  ACT registration is at the www.actstudent.org Both require you to have a credit card in hand. Lexington is a test center for the ACT.  

ACT DATES

NOTE:  Lexington High School is a test site!  Our site code is 212700. Register on the ACT Website.   The Mansfield test site number is 182550.  Cost is $39.50 w/o Writing; $56.50 w/ Writing

SAT Dates

Mansfield Test Site (36-454).  Remember that the "Madison" listed is NOT in our area.  Check the SAT booklet for other test sites on the dates in black.  Cost is $57 for the SAT with writing, $45 without writing, and $26.00 for Subject Tests.

A some selective colleges require the SAT II subject tests.  These tests are given on the same test dates as the regular SAT I, but in the afternoon.  You must plan ahead to take these SAT tests on two separate dates so you don't end up testing all day.  You may take up to three SAT II:  Subject Tests on the same day.  Check here for subject test offerings and register online!

Preparation Resources:

ACT Question of the Day

SAT Question of the Day

 Advanced Placement Tests- Test dates are set by the AP testing board.  This year's test dates are May 1-5 and May 8-12, 2017. The cost per exam is $84.00. Students sign up in Student Services with exact cash or check made out to Lexington High School. Students wanting to sign up for an AP exam must do so by March 18 with their exam fee. We administer the AP Exams at our high school during the school day. Click here for the AP website. Click here for the AP test schedule.

*If your student receives testing accomodations, see Mrs. McPeek by January 20, 2017 to apply for accomodations through the CollegeBoard.

2017 Testing schedule:

Monday, May 1 @ 8:00 a.m.-Chemistry

Wednesday, May 3 @ 8:00 a.m. - English Literature & Comp

Thursday, May 4 @ 8:00 a.m.-U.S. Government & Politics

Friday, May 5 @ 8:00a.m. - U.S. History

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Monday, May 8 @ 8:00 a.m. - Biology

Tuesday, May 9 @ 8:00 a.m. - Calculus AB

Wednesday, May 10 @ 8:00 a.m.- English Language & Comp

CollegeBoard has sample test questions available for students to practice for these exams. Click the links below for a course description. Practice questions will be under the Exam section, Sample Multiple Choice and Sample Free Response:

AP Calculus AB

AP Chemistry

AP US Government & Politics

AP US History

 Varsity Tutors - FREE practice tests, flashcards, question of the day

Tests for Graduation

OGT-The Ohio Graduation Test will be offered to students who still need to pass portions for graduation (Class of 2017).

End of Course Exams-These tests will replace the OGT. Student will be tested at the end of the school year in a testing window from April 4-May 13. Students will take tests in Englsih, Math, Science and Social Studies.

Class of 2018 and Beyond- End-of-Course tests in English 9 and 10, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, or Physical Science (class of 2018 only), American History, American Government.

Class of 2017- Ohio Graduation Tests and end-of-course tests in American History and American Government. Applies to any student who began ninth grade on July 1, 2014 or later.

Tests for Juniors

P.S.A.T./NMSQT    This is a practice opportunity for college admissions testing for juniors and is also used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and many private companies for scholarship competition. The PSAT is the qualifying test to become a National Merit Scholar or Commended Scholar.  This test is only given once a year.  Lexington will administer the test during the school day on Wednesday, October 19th to those students (9-11) who register.  Students must register to take this test and pay a testing fee of $15.00.  Registration will be in Student Services from Monday, September 8th - Tuesday, October 18th. A student may take the test more than once, but it is only counted towards National Merit Scholarship program juniors year. All honor roll juniors are highly encouraged to take this test.

PSAT Results/Understanding your Results

PSAT/NMSQT scores are reported on a scale of 160 to 760. Benchmark scores for juniors are 460 in Evidence-Based Reading and writing, and 510 in Mathematics. The benchmark scores for tenth graders are 430 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 480 in Mathematics.

Also listed on the score report is the Selection Index, which is used to determine eligibility in National Merit Scholarship Corporation programs (NMSC). The Selection Index ranges from 48 to 228. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college scholarships. NMSC uses the Selection Index score to gesignate groups of students to receive recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program.Note: Only students in eleventh grade are eligible to enter NMSC scholarship programs.

Finally, score reports include national percentiles, which allow students to compare their scores with other students in their grade level who have taken the PSAT/NMSQT. If students take the PSAT/NMSQT in the eleventh grade, they receive junior percentiles. If students take the PSAT/NMSQT in tenth grade or younger, they will receive sophomore percentiles. For example, a student in eleventh grade with a percentile of 55 has earned a score better than 55 percent of all eleventh graders. Another way to understand percentiles is to imagine 100 students lined up from the lowest (or 1st) percentile at the end of the line to the highest (or 99th) percentile at the front of the line. If the student is at the 55th percentile, that student would be the 56th person in line, ahead of 55 people in the line and behind 44.

Go to Score Report Plus for more information about the students’ score report.

Taken from www.collegeboard.com

Additionally, this video gives insight into the PSAT. The one aspect not mentioned in the video is that there is a .25 point penalty for incorrect answers so it is to your advantage not to answer if it is truly a random guess.

Helpful Internet Sites for Test Practice

College Power Prep including SAT and ACT labs and tips of the week

College Prep Quiz at the High School Hub

Number 2 dot com--In the past, all you needed was a number 2 pencil--now you have a dot com!

LearningExpress Library -- Prepare for the ACT, COMPAS, SAT and AP tests in one place! (Click on College Prep Center)

Quality ACT Prep -- $95 for lessons in each subject and test taking strategies.

Varsity Tutors - Free practice for ACT, SAT, PSAT, and AP!!

Free Test Prep -- Free ACT & SAT practice, college essay tips.

 TEN TIPS FOR TAKING A STANDARDIZED EXAM

1. Get plenty of sleep the night before the test.

2. If you feel nervous before beginning, try to relax by taking a few deep breaths.

3. Maintain confidence in your abilities and plan to do your best. Your attitude can affect your performance.

4. Listen carefully to all instructions and ask questions if you hear something you don't understand.

5. Focus your attention entirely on your work.

6. Position your answer sheet next to your test booklet so you can mark answers quickly and accurately.

7. Before answering each question, read it completely, as well as all the possible responses.

8. When you are unsure of an answer, choose the one you think is best and go on to the next question. Besure to answer every question. There is no penalty for guessing.

9. Pace yourself throughout the test by occasionally checking the time.

10. If you complete the test before your time is up, reread the questions and check your answers.

(ACT, 2013)